Historic houses · South West England
The Old Angel
In or near Axbridge.
The Old Angel — Grade II listed former public house in Axbridge, Sedgemoor, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 9.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Old Angel is a historic house in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 9.0 km away. Postcode area BS26.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Angel is a Grade II* listed building located in Axbridge, South-West England. This historic house is situated within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of the National Nature Reserve for the Mendip region. It also lies within the Ramsar-designated Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2875, -2.8173
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Axbridge
- Postcode
- BS26 2AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 9 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17553519 (CC0)
- commons: Axbridge, Old Angel Inn - geograph.org.uk - 878669.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Angel?
- The Old Angel is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS26 2AP), in the parish of Axbridge.
- What is The Old Angel?
- The Old Angel — Grade II listed former public house in Axbridge, Sedgemoor, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Old Angel?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS26 2AP.
- Is The Old Angel a listed building?
- The Old Angel is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Old Angel a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Angel is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Old Angel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS26 2AP. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.